West Bengal: Elephant attack kills Madhyamik examinee in Raiganj

West Bengal: Elephant attack kills Madhyamik examinee in Raiganj

Kolkata: A class 10 state board examination candidate was killed in an attack by elephant at Raiganj in West Bengal on Thursday morning, media reports said.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES February 23, 2023

Unrest in Darjeeling hills of West Bengal continues, no relaxation in bandh

Unrest in Darjeeling hills of West Bengal continues, no relaxation in bandh

Darjeeling/Kolkata, Jun 29 (IBNS): The agitation by the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) in the Darjeeling hills of West Bengal continues, with supporters allegedly holding violent protests and setting fire to government properties, according to media reports.

by IBNS June 29, 2017

TMC will not join the GST celebration at the parliamentary house on June 30 midnight: Mamata Banerjee

TMC will not join the GST celebration at the parliamentary house on June 30 midnight: Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata, June 28 (IBNS): Protesting the GST roll out, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday that Trinamool Congress will not join the GST celebration to be held at the parliamentary house at midnight on June 30.

by IBNS June 28, 2017

Red beacon row: Muslim student files complaint against Imam Barkati

Red beacon row: Muslim student files complaint against Imam Barkati

Kolkata, May 13 (IBNS): A fresh complaint has been lodged against Kolkata's Tipu Sultan Mosque's Shahi Imam Maulana Nurur Rehman Barkati for allegedly provoking communal sentiments through his recent statements and using red beacon on his car when Indian government's ban on red beacon atop vehicles has already come into effect since May 1, reports said.

by IBNS May 13, 2017